George Karlaftis
FILE - Purdue coach Jeff Brohm, center, leads his team onto the field for the the team's NCAA college football game in the Music City Bowl against Auburn in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2018. Penn State thinks it can unseat Ohio State and Michigan as the top team in the Big Ten East. Purdue believes it can win the wide open Big Ten West. Thursday night's season opener could play a big part in what happens next. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Season opener could play big role in Penn St., Purdue plans

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 12:05 PM EDT

Purdue's Cam Allen talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue hopes to build off momentum in wide open Big Ten West

By Michael Marot Aug. 15, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan's Hutchinson, Spartans' Tucker earn Big Ten honors

Nov. 30, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell therows during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana at Purdue 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Grant Gremel (16) throws against Minnesota in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue eager to resume Old Oaken Bucket rivalry

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Purdue safety Jalen Graham (6) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Omar Manning (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Graham ran in the ball for a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Purdue at Nebraska 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Wisconsin running back Chez Mellusi (6) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Graham Mertz (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 30-13. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mellusi, Allen help Wisconsin run past No. 25 Purdue, 30-13

By Mark Ambrogi Oct. 23, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) celebrates a touchdown on an interception against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Wisconsin at Purdue 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:51 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Chez Mellusi runs past Army's Jaylen Jacobs during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 25 Purdue tries to build momentum against Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson (15) runs from Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Purdue at Iowa 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 05:15 PM EDT

Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) pushes Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) out during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota at Purdue 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Boilermakers hoping to be spoilers against Fighting Irish

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly walks to a huddle as his team plays Toledo in the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Notre Dame won 32-29. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 12 Irish prepare for visit from long-time rival Purdue

By John Fineran Sep. 16, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

Connecticut quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) looks to recover a fumble during the first half of an NCAA football game against Purdue on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in East Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Purdue at Connecticut 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 04:41 PM EDT

Connecticut quaterback Steven Krajewski looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Fresno State in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
Purdue to face reeling UConn and its new coach, quarterback

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 09, 2021 09:44 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver David Bell (3) pushes off the tackle of Oregon State linebacker Avery Roberts (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue ends 4-game skid by beating Oregon St. in opener

By Michael Marot Sep. 04, 2021 11:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. Swinney, the coach of No. 3 Clemson, faces No. 5 Georgia in the season-opener in Charlotte, N.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP, File)
College Football Picks: 5 ranked matchups highlight Week 1

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2021 12:31 PM EDT